Monthly Archives: March 2020

On March 20, 2020, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Deputy
Roy Biter attempted to make contact with a resident in the Tealwood Apartment
complex in Wichita Falls to return some found property. Biter attempted several more times in the
following days with no success. The
apartment complex staff and neighbors had no knowledge of the subject moving
and had not seen her in several days.
Shawnte Robinson Smith, a 42 year old black female, was listed as a
missing person on March 28, 2020. Anyone
with any information on her whereabouts can contact the Wichita County
Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division.

On March 27, 2020, at approximately 9:53 a.m., Deputy
JT Mitchell responded to the 9100 block of Rogers Lane for a medical assistance
call. While on scene, a party reported a
trailer had been removed from the premises without consent. The trailer was described as a homemade, 2
wheeler with wooden bed, and red in color.
It is valued at approximately $400.
A theft report was taken and the investigation in ongoing.

On March 30, 2020, at approximately 11:00 a.m.,
Deputies Brett Brasher and Matthew Schenck were dispatched to the 100 block of
S. FM 369 in reference to a burglary of a building. Upon arrival, the reporting party stated
someone had gained entrance into the building and taken several cases of
unopened liquor. Evidence was collected
at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

THE
WICHITA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS NOW HIRING:

The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office is now
hiring Detention Officers. If you are
interested in a fun and rewarding career, you can pick up an application at the
Sheriff’s Office located at the Wichita County Courthouse, 900 7th
Street or contact the Training Unit at 940-766-8254.

Disclaimer: Wichita County Sheriff Deputies respond to multiple events every day. This information is just a sampling. Information is subject to change as case investigation proceeds. Individuals arrested on the basis of probable cause have not been charged. All suspects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office in the Courthouse
basement will be closed for 2 weeks due to 2 separate Deputy Sheriff’s contact
with an individual who has tested POSITIVE for the Covid-19 virus. This was NOT
an individual that the Deputies had arrested or had contact with on a call for
service. Due to the fact that the Sheriff’s Office is in a confined area of the
basement, the front office will be closed to public access during the 2 week
period. During this time the office will
be properly cleaned and disinfected.

This closure
WILL NOT affect emergency preparedness or emergency response.

On March 24th, 2020 at approximately 11:30
a.m., Sergeant Sergio Teruel responded to the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office
lobby in reference to a party wanting to report a theft. Upon arrival, the reporting party stated she
believed a known subject entered her residence, located in the 1300 block of
Pecanway Drive, and removed a gold wedding ring. The ring was valued at $1,600. A report was made and the investigation is
ongoing.

On March 24th, 2020 at approximately 2:01
p.m., Deputy Matthew Schenck was dispatched to the 2300 block of Harding Street
in reference to an animal complaint.
Upon arrival, the reporting party stated he observed an injured or sick
raccoon on the premises. Animal Control
was contacted and took control of the animal.

THE
WICHITA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS NOW HIRING:

The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office is now hiring Detention Officers. If you are interested in a fun and rewarding career, you can pick up an application at the Sheriff’s Office located at the Wichita County Courthouse, 900 7th Street or contact the Training Unit at 940-766-8254.

Disclaimer: Wichita County Sheriff Deputies respond to multiple events every day. This information is just a sampling. Information is subject to change as case investigation proceeds. Individuals arrested on the basis of probable cause have not been charged. All suspects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

On Saturday March 21, at
approximately 3:12 pm, Corporal Kristian Valdez and Deputy Matthew Schenck responded
to the 8400 block of Tica Road in reference to an Animal Compliant. Upon arrival, the Reporting Person reported
that a vicious dog appeared on the property.
Animal Control was contacted and upon their arrival, the dog was
impounded.

On Sunday March 22, at
approximately 2:56 pm, Corporal Kristian Valdez, Deputy Matthew Schenk and
Deputy Brett Brasher responded to the 8100 block of Tica Road in reference to a
Disturbance. Upon arrival, a 39-year-old
male and a 37-year-old female were placed under arrest. They were transported to the Wichita County
Detention Center and were charged with Assault Causes Bodily Injury/Family
Violence.

THE
WICHITA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS NOW HIRING:

The Wichita County
Sheriff’s Office is now hiring Detention Officers. If you are interested in a fun and rewarding
career, you can pick up an application at the Sheriff’s Office located at the
Wichita County Courthouse, 900 7th Street or contact the Training
Unit at 940-766-8100, ext. 8254.

Disclaimer: Wichita County Sheriff Deputies respond to
multiple events every day. This
information is just a sampling.
Information is subject to change as case investigation proceeds. Individuals arrested on the basis of probable
cause have not been charged. All
suspects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
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On Tuesday March 17, at
approximately 12:34 am, Deputy Hunter McCain and Deputy Aaron Perkins responded
to the 5100 block of Navajo Trail in reference to a Medical Call. Upon arrival, an 80-year-old male was
pronounced deceased of natural causes.

On Wednesday March 18, at
approximately 5:58 am, Deputy Christopher Bashford and Deputy Josh McGuinn
responded to the 8100 block of Seymour Hwy. in reference to a Disturbance. Upon arrival, a 55-year-old male was barred
from the property.

On Wednesday March 18, at
approximately 11:00 am, Deputy Christopher Bashford, Deputy Roy Biter and
Deputy Jorge Ramirez responded to the intersection of F.M. 368 South and F.M.
367 East in reference to a Disturbance.
Upon arrival, a 31-year-old male was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County
Detention Center and was charged with Assault/Family Violence and Violation of
Certain Court Orders or Conditions of a Bond in a Family Violence.

On Thursday March 19, at approximately
12:18 pm, Lieutenant Patrick McFerrin and Deputy J.T. Mitchell responded to the
2400 block of Arena Road in reference to a Disturbance. Upon arrival a 19-year-old male, a 47-year-old
male and a 23-year-old female were barred from the property.

THE
WICHITA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS NOW HIRING:

The Wichita County
Sheriff’s Office is now hiring Detention Officers. If you are interested in a fun and rewarding
career, you can pick up an application at the Sheriff’s Office located at the
Wichita County Courthouse, 900 7th Street or contact the Training
Unit at 940-766-8100, ext. 8254.

Disclaimer: Wichita County Sheriff Deputies respond to
multiple events every day. This
information is just a sampling.
Information is subject to change as case investigation proceeds. Individuals arrested on the basis of probable
cause have not been charged. All
suspects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
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In response to the Covid 19 emergency, the jail commissary kiosk at the Wichita County Courthouse, Jail Annex, and the Sheriff’s Office Front Office will no longer accept deposits. Please feel free to use any of the following deposit methods:

Effective at 8:00 am on Friday March 20. You can also mail deposits (money order only) to P.O. Box 8466, Wichita Falls, TX 76307 for the downtown facility or to P.O. Box 8526 for the annex facility, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307.

On Monday March 9, at
approximately 8:39 pm, Deputy Aaron Perkins responded to the 8900 block of
Seymour Hwy. in reference to a suicidal subject. Upon arrival, a 69-year-old male was
transported to the North Texas State Hospital for a Medical Evaluation.

On Tuesday March 10, at
approximately 8:37 pm, Deputy Sean Bigham responded to F.M. 171 and Emmert Road
in reference to a Suspicious Vehicle.
Upon arrival, a vehicle occupied by four persons was found blocking the
roadway. The 22-year-old male driver was
issued a citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. A 24-year-old male passenger and a
33-year-old male passenger were placed under arrest. They were transported to the Wichita County
Detention Center. The 24-year-old male
was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 over one gram under
four grams, Fail to Identify-Giving False Name/Fictitious Information, and two
outstanding warrants for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Theft under
$100.00. The 33-year-old male was
charged with two outstanding warrants for Criminal Trespass and Theft under
$100.00.

On Wednesday March 11, at
approximately 9:02 pm, Sergeant Cole McGarry responded to the intersection of
U.S. 287 and F.M. 369 to assist the Wichita Falls Police Department who was in
pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle
travelled through Iowa Park and then east on Business 287 J. The vehicle crashed on Business 287 J and
Springlake.

On Wednesday March 11, at
approximately 3:25 pm, Deputy J.J. Hernandez responded to the 3100 block of
Borton Lane in reference to a Drug Complaint.
Upon arrival, a Juvenile male was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Juvenile Detention
Center and was charged with Possession of Marijuana under two ounces in a Drug
Free Zone.

THE
NEXT WICHITA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CITIZEN’S ACADEMY WILL START ON MARCH 26.

Have you ever wondered
what it is like to be a Deputy Sheriff patrolling Wichita County? The next Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy
begins on Thursday March 26. This free
fourteen week course is held every Thursday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. You will learn all about the inner workings
of your Sheriff’s Office. You get to
drive a patrol unit, fire weapons at the range, conduct a building search and
so much more. Contact Deputy Melvin
Joyner or Deputy Brien Conner at 940-766-8100 ext. 8676 or ext. 8678 for more
information or go on line at wichitacountysheriffsoffice.org to learn more.

THE
WICHITA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS NOW HIRING:

The Wichita County
Sheriff’s Office is now hiring Detention Officers. If you are interested in a fun and rewarding
career, you can pick up an application at the Sheriff’s Office located at the
Wichita County Courthouse, 900 7th Street or contact the Training
Unit at 940-766-8100, ext. 8254.

Disclaimer: Wichita County Sheriff Deputies respond to
multiple events every day. This
information is just a sampling. Information
is subject to change as case investigation proceeds. Individuals arrested on the basis of probable
cause have not been charged. All
suspects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
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On Saturday March 7, at
approximately 2:51 am, Lieutenant Andrew Speegle responded to the 1000 block of
Broad in reference to a Disturbance. Upon
arrival, a 35-year-old male was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Wichita County
Detention Center and as charged with Terroristic Threat.

On Sunday March 8, at
approximately 11:40 pm, Deputy Sean Bigham made a traffic stop at the intersection
of Iowa Park Road and North Beverly. The
37-year-old male driver was issued citations for Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia and No Drivers License in Possession.

THE
NEXT WICHITA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CITIZEN’S ACADEMY WILL START ON MARCH 26.

Have you ever wondered
what it is like to be a Deputy Sheriff patrolling Wichita County? The next Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy
begins on Thursday March 26. This free
fourteen week course is held every Thursday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. You will learn all about the inner workings
of your Sheriff’s Office. You get to
drive a patrol unit, fire weapons at the range, conduct a building search and
so much more. Contact Deputy Melvin
Joyner or Deputy Brien Conner at 940-766-8100 ext. 8676 or ext. 8678 for more
information or go on line at wichitacountysheriffsoffice.org to learn more.

THE
WICHITA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS NOW HIRING:

The Wichita County
Sheriff’s Office is now hiring Detention Officers. If you are interested in a fun and rewarding
career, you can pick up an application at the Sheriff’s Office located at the
Wichita County Courthouse, 900 7th Street or contact the Training
Unit at 940-766-8100, ext. 8254.

Disclaimer: Wichita County Sheriff Deputies respond to
multiple events every day. This
information is just a sampling.
Information is subject to change as case investigation proceeds. Individuals arrested on the basis of probable
cause have not been charged. All
suspects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
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